Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Labour Party - Latest News [Page 18]
Frontline Providers Deserve Certainty, Not Name-calling
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“In August last year, Karen Chhour was calling frontline service providers “disgruntled” and accusing them of using Oranga Tamariki as a “cash cow,” Labour children’s spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
Seymour’s School Lunch Cuts Already Failing Kids
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“This Government slashed school lunch funding and handed the job to a global corporation instead of supporting local suppliers—now kids are stuck with worse meals,” Labour education spokesperson Jan Tinetti said. More >>
Govt Soft On Prosecuting Migrant Exploitation
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
MPs were told in select committee today that there were 3,925 reports of exploitation called in by the public, and 812 investigations – however only four prosecutions. More >>
More Road Deaths Likely If Evidence Not Followed
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 11:51 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Where it is safe to do so, we do not oppose raising speed limits. However, the Government’s making many of these changes based on a campaign promise, rather than evidence,” Labour’s transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere said. More >>
Luxon Misleading On The Economy
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Let’s set the record straight: National’s economic mismanagement has caused a recession that began after they took office,” Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Nicola Willis Prioritises Visitors Over Everyday Kiwis
Monday, 27 January 2025, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"The fact that Nicola Willis is offering benefits to visitors that she won’t even allow New Zealanders, shows exactly where her priorities lie,” Labour’s finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Nicola Willis Has A New Job While She Oversees New Zealanders Losing Theirs
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Despite inflation easing globally, National has failed to steer our economy out of trouble, leaving families worse off,” Labour’s finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Cabinet Reshuffle A Futile Exercise From Failing Government
Sunday, 19 January 2025, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“National’s reshuffle demonstrates what New Zealanders already know – that Christopher Luxon’s inexperience and inept leadership are taking New Zealand backwards,” said Labour leader Chris Hipkins. More >>
Labour Mourns Passing Of Dame Tariana Turia
Friday, 3 January 2025, 10:13 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Dame Tariana was a true leader, the very definition of a wāhine toa,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. “The Labour Party sends condolences to Dame Tariana’s many whanau. May she rest now, with her loving husband George,” Labour leader Chris ... More >>
Labour Acknowledges Lyn Fleming's Death
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"My aroha and thoughts are with Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's family and Police colleagues, who have lost a precious person in their lives," Labour's Police spokesperson Ginny Andersen said. More >>
Minister’s Plan For Tertiary Sector A Backwards Step
Friday, 20 December 2024, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Te Pukenga was set up because it was increasingly difficult for polytechnics and Institutes of Technology to survive alone,” Labour’s tertiary education spokesperson Deborah Russell said. More >>
National Buries 1019 Planned Homes
Friday, 20 December 2024, 10:19 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Officials have confirmed the need for housing hasn’t reduced, so it’s clear this could result in more homelessness. More >>
Rule-Czar Bill A Right-wing Power Grab
Friday, 20 December 2024, 9:36 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“The bill is another concession from Christopher Luxon to the ACT Party and would see far right thinking baked into our constitution,” Labour regulation spokesperson Duncan Webb said. More >>
Why Not Both? Luxon Shuns Waitangi Celebrations
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Christopher Luxon could easily do both – go up to Waitangi and join in some of the celebrations in the lead up to Waitangi Day and be part of the pōwhiri, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Nicola Willis Spirals Country Deeper Into Recession
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 11:49 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Nicola’ Willis’ cuts and austerity has fed the recessionary fire, and today’s GDP figures show this, recording the weakest 6-month period since 1991, excluding COVID-19,” said Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds. More >>
Hikes For Company Directors But Not Ordinary Kiwis
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Under National, New Zealand’s lowest paid workers get a real-terms pay cut while government directors have had their pay hiked,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Strengthening Justice Services For New Zealanders
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 11:57 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“The proposed Bill aims to ensure that all New Zealanders have access to consistent, high-quality, and timely JP services, while supporting the recruitment, retention, and professional development of JPs. More >>
Labour Will Continue Fight Against Destructive Projects
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
This is deeply flawed legislation that prioritises short-term profit over the long-term sustainable management of New Zealand’s environment, and locks communities out of decision-making, Labour environment spokesperson Rachel Brooking said. More >>
Visa Changes Let Migrant Workers Be Paid Less
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“This is a disgraceful deal done by National and ACT to allow businesses to pay migrant workers less,” Labour immigration spokesperson Phil Twyford said. More >>
Nightmare Before Christmas For Nicola Willis
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“A series of poor decisions on her part mean that unemployment is on the rise, there are fewer jobs and a Kiwi leaves every six and a half minutes for greener pastures." More >>
